How to make sugarpaste, flower paste tutorial video
Ever since I added the 2 part tutorial video on how to make the sugar peony roses I have been asked how to make sugarpaste or flower paste. This is the recipe I use and the method on how I make it. All the sugar flowers in picture above have been made using this recipe.
Thank you for watching and have fun with your cake decorating.
Bye for now, Michelle
Michelle Rea
Inspired by Michelle Cake Designs
Sugarpaste tutorial video – extra notes.
I have been asked a few questions since the video was added so here are the answers.
Q. Can I use Tylose?
A. Yes Tylose can be used in exactly the same way.
Q. Can you please write the recipe for me?
A. Yes these are the ingredients 500g fondant, 1 teaspoon CMC, 1/3 teaspoon egg white, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon glycerin.
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Dear Michelle, what an inspiration you are to me! I don’t miss a single newsletter and when I see a mail from your blog, my heart beats faster. All your stuff is incredible, but what is more incredible is how you’re willing to share your information and ideas to the rest of us novices
Your work is absolutely incredible.. Just wanted to pop a message and say thanks for all your tips and tuts, it’s worth so much more than any money can pay! You’re an inspiration!!!!!!!
Thank you Charmaine, I just wish I could be more organised with my posts – they get to you in bursts rather than the organised weekly updates I always have planned in my head!!!
Thanks so much for posting this recipe. It is so helpful! I’m doing an advanced sugar flower class this weekend – so the timing is perfect!
Elise
Sweet Scarlet Cakes
I envy you doing the class!!!
Hi, love your blog n that u share ur wonderful ideas with all. Keep it up! I wanted to ask you for the fondant recipe/video . Also I cannot use eggs…what can be a substitute. Good Luck….Thank u
Hi michel!!
Thanks for this video… michel, theres other name to cream of tartar? what its exactly? i think i never saw it here (swiss) mmmm and i would love to try your recipe… it look wonderful!
Thanks
Hi Keyla, sorry for my slow reply I’m currently on a long holiday. Cream of tartar is the common name for potassium hydrogen tartrate it is a common baking ingredient we find it easily in our supermarkets in Australia. I far as I know there is not a substitute.
I hope you are are able to find it.
Bye for now, Michelle
Dear Michelle The Inspirer,
Another person asked the question about substituting eggs (allergic), but I didn’t see a reply.
Can you use anything else instead of the egg? Is it just for hardening?
Also, do you ever come to Melbourne to give lessons? I will come if you let me know (just signed up for your newsletters).
Kind regards,
Leah Jeffery!
Hi Leah, I do not know of a substitute for the egg white in the flowerpaste and all the other recipes I have seen all have it in it. But it is in such a small amount I guess you could try making it without and may be increase the tylose slightly. The other way to look at it is that the flowers are not usually eaten so it would not be an issue just let the guest know not to eat the flowers.
Hi Michelle,
do you think instead of egg white we could use the egg white powdered substitute that they sell?
Hi Keyla, yes you can use the powdered egg white substitute – just make it up according to the manufactures instructions. Bye for now, Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Thank u s mch for this tutorial, u have ended my search for easy to make flower paste.
I have just one question how long can this flower paste stay good in the fridge/freezer?
You are welcome! The paste easily keeps a week in the fridge but if you wrap it really well and store in a freezer bag it will keep frozen for 6 months. I usually make a large batch then wrap in smaller portions to store in the freezer so I always have it ready.